The Canadian VIGOUR Centre (CVC) was established in 1997 as the Canadian arm of the international VIGOUR (Virtual Coordinating Centre for Global Collaborative Cardiovascular Research) Group. Since its inception, our centre has undertaken over 60 clinical trials in cardiovascular disease. The CVC is recognized for its pioneering research in cardiovascular medicine, which embraces the translation […]
Vision Generate, translate and disseminate knowledge on novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in cardiovascular medicine acquired through collaborative research to enhance the health of the citizens of Alberta, Canada, and the world. Mission Aligned with the University of Alberta and the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute (MAHI), our mission is to: Design, conduct, analyze and disseminate […]
The CVC Faculty are internationally recognized as Thought Leaders in their respective areas of interest, and they collectively represent a diverse field of clinical research. Our faculty are passionately dedicated to advancing the frontiers of cardiovascular science through several domains:
Relationships with industry disclosure statements for the Canadian VIGOUR Centre’s faculty members are provided below. These statements are considered proprietary and are not to be distributed, downloaded for repeat use, or reproduced in any way without written permission from the CVC. Paul W. Armstrong, MD Kevin Bainey, MD – No relationships with industry to disclose […]
The CVC has forged strong partnerships with a number of institutions and centres around the world in the pursuit of novel research directions and the advancement of cardiovascular research. The CVC takes great pride in our relationship with these collaborators, who are internationally recognized leaders in the advancement of cardiovascular research. The map below illustrates […]
The CVC embraces an enthusiastic commitment to fostering a research environment conducive to disciplined academic inquiry, novel approaches to clinically relevant questions, and robust methodologies. We are pleased to offer research opportunities to undergraduates, medical students, and postdoctoral fellows from across Canada and around the world. The CVC’s mission is steadfastly dedicated to inspiring and […]
As an Academic Research Organization, the Canadian VIGOUR Centre is held to a high standard of both fiscal and academic responsibility. The 2017 annual report highlights the results of the CVC’s focus over the course of the year, and emphasizes our organization’s continuing commitment to enhancing human health through innovation and training the next generation […]
